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Batik Afro Women Motif Printed Banglori Dupatta
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Batik Afro Women Motif Printed Banglori Dupatta

crafted in art silk,
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Colour — Golden Orange4 available
Quantity
Item codeTAB789
MaterialArt Silk
ColourGolden Orange
Weight0.14 kg
Dimensions86 in L × 43 in W(218.4 cm L × 109.2 cm W)
Care

Dry clean only. Store folded in a soft muslin pouch away from direct sunlight to keep the sheen alive.

about the piece,

Description

Some stories travel across oceans and arrive, quietly transformed, in the folds of silk. This dupatta draws from the visual language of batik, a resist-dyeing tradition practised across South and Southeast Asia, and sets it in conversation with bold Afro women motifs that carry their own ceremonial weight. The result is a piece that feels at once worldly and intimate, printed onto a fluid art silk that catches light with a soft, unassuming sheen. Available in Golden Orange, Ivory, Marzipan, and Vivid Blue, each colourway carries a different mood, from the warmth of a harvest afternoon to the cool clarity of open water. The fabric is lightweight and generously draped, lending itself to the kind of effortless elegance that requires very little arrangement. Wear it loosely over a cotton kurta for a weekend that asks nothing of you, or let it frame a plain silk blouse at an evening gathering where the print becomes the conversation. Folded twice and draped over the shoulder, it reads less as an accessory and more as a considered choice.

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the story,

Behind this piece

Batik is among the oldest resist-printing traditions in the world, travelling through Java and the Malay archipelago before finding devoted practitioners across South and West Africa, where Afro-feminine motifs became a language of identity and pride. This dupatta honours that convergence: the wax-resist method that gives batik its characteristic crackled veining now carries bold, graphic silhouettes of African women rendered in golden orange, vivid blue, ivory, and marzipan on a supple art silk ground. The result is a textile conversation across continents, printed by hand-guided craft onto a fabric that catches light with quiet drama.

to wear it,

How to style

Drape this dupatta loosely over a cream or tobacco linen kurta set for a gallery opening or cultural festival, letting the vivid blue and orange motifs carry the colour narrative. For festive evenings, pair it with a solid burnt-orange anarkali and brass statement earrings. Diaspora shoppers might knot it at the neck over a tailored ivory shirt-dress for an editorial, contemporary look, finishing with tan leather block-heeled sandals. The marzipan tones read warmly against both deep and fair complexions, making it genuinely versatile across seasons and occasions.

to last,

Fabric & care

Art silk, a lustrous woven rayon, requires gentle handling to preserve its sheen and the integrity of the batik print. Hand wash separately in cool water using a mild, pH-neutral detergent, avoiding any wringing or twisting that distorts the weave. Rinse in cold water and lay flat in the shade to dry, keeping it away from direct sunlight, which fades both the base colour and the print over time. Store folded between sheets of soft muslin rather than hung, to prevent stretch and creasing. Press on a low setting with a cloth barrier for a smooth finish.

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Each piece is hand-picked from artisan clusters we work with directly across India. Some are handloomed on traditional pit looms, others use block-printing, hand-embroidery, or heritage techniques passed down through generations. Small irregularities are part of the character — not a defect.